Program Cost

Students may expect to pay approximately $150/class, which includes books and materials (California residents). The current cost for California residents is $46 per unit. The total program cost is approximately $4,500.

Units Required
Internship Prerequisite	28 units
Respiratory Internship	33 units
Additional Units	13 units (See A.S. Degree Requirements)
Total	74 units

LAVC RT Program Director – Professor Gregory Morrison BS RRT – 818 947-2845 or @email

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST PROGRAM ESTIMATED EXPENSES

FIRST YEAR RT STUDENT
Internship pre requisites and AS degree courses (41 units)	$850
Books (includes prerequisites)	$500

SECOND YEAR RT STUDENT
Respiratory Internship Courses (32 Units) $26.00 per unit – residents only	$1,470
Books	$400
CPR Certification (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers)	$35 – 80
LAVC student ID card – 1st time free - $10.00 for replacement	$0
Fire Safety Class	$40
Fit Testing – ( required by hospitals for Protection from airborne diseases)	$7
Equipment:
Stethoscope	$50
Watch (seconds/minutes)	$25
2 Uniforms, Shoes	$120-160
Immunization and Titers for MMR, DTAP, Rubella, Hepatitis B	$100-200
Physical Exam/Immunizations (depends on insurance)	$200 – 400
Liability Insurance	$30
Background Check – Federal requirement for all hospital personnel	$60 – 100
TB (2 back to back TB tests are required)	$35 – 75
Chest X-ray (If TB test is positive) & documented positive TB test required	$200
Drug Screen – Federal Requirement for all hospital personnel	$50 - 100

GRADUATION EXPENSES
NBRC License Application/Exam/Transcript Review Fees	$400
License Fee (after passing Exam)	$240
Live Scan finger printing	$74
CSRC – RCB Ethics course	$60
Kettering Exam Seminar for CRT and RRT ( Optional)	$600
Optional:
Graduation Cap and Gown	$60

Note: Expenses are based on current fees; however, enrollment fees, book rates, license fees, as well as others, may increase.